Speaker Biograghy: Dominic is an aviation information technology consultant specialising in almost every airport technology system and particularly focusing on airport cybersecurity. He was the Deputy Director for Information Technology at Los Angeles World Airports for almost nine years. Today he works with Burns Engineering at a number of US airports, and teaches cybersecurity classes around the world. He also works closely with Airports Council International (ACI) on its cybersecurity initiative and chairs the ACI World Cybersecurity Taskforce.


Day 3 - 16 March
Session: Management & Operations: Crisis & Disaster

11:25 - 11:55 - The challenge of staying cybersecure in today's environment
Synopsis: Airports and airlines are facing increasing challenges to remain cybersecure in today's rapidly changing world. The technology environment is continually in motion, with new software and hardware products being added every day. Each of these products has the potential to introduce new vulnerabilities into an airport's operational environment. Furthermore, vulnerabilities in existing products are becoming apparent on a routine basis. The growing interaction between airports and airlines in the area of network communication adds another layer of potential risk. Staying abreast of all of these changes can easily tax an airport's resources.

Audience will learn:

• Air traffic is growing at an ever-increasing rate
• Air traffic is growing in India, Africa and South America along with a heavy reliance on mobile devices
• Airports face the dual challenge of providing service for mobility but also keeping it secure
• Ten steps an airport can take to address cybersecurity
• ACI World has a cyber benchmarking tool that can greatly assist airports